Eugene Prince
Senator
· Republican
· District 9
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · Senate · R · LD 91995–96 · Senate · R · LD 91993–94 · Senate · R · LD 91991–92 · House · R · LD 9
42
Bills as prime sponsor
10
of those became law
490
Bills co-sponsored
7,004
Recorded votes
4.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5588 1995–96 |
Private communctns protectnIt is illegal to intercept, record or transmit any private communication transmitted between two or more individuals by a device designed to intercept, record, or transmit without the consent of all participants, except in... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5590 1995–96 |
Unemp insur voluntary contriSmall employers are permitted to make voluntary contributions to the Employment Security Department, and so reduce their "experience rate" and thereby their quarterly taxes, provided they meet the following requirements:... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5593 1995–96 |
Water rights permit backlogProvides for a one-year increase in the exempt well classification to eliminate almost two-thirds of the backlog of water rights applications. Authorizes provisional permits to be valid for a five-year period. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5596 1995–96 |
Physician aid in dyingA statutory right is created for a mentally competent terminally ill adult to ask a physician for medication to assist in dying. The patient makes a voluntary, revocable written or videotaped request for such assistance,... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5604 1995–96 |
Vessel registrationThe exemption from registration and excise tax requirements for vessel dealers is emphasized. Vessel dealers are authorized to pool purchase money security deposits into a single trust account. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5611 1995–96 |
Publ works bids/subcontractrRequires the protest to be submitted within twenty-four hours of the bid award. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5638 1995–96 |
Native Amer/internatl eductnThe Office of Indian Affairs conducts a comprehensive study of the role of native Americans in international education, cultural exchanges, and the world trade market. The tribes may include other issues and accept gifts and grants. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5639 1995–96 |
World languages instructionAlternative certification is available through the State Board of Education for individuals who demonstrate fluency in a language other than English and who are knowledgeable in the culture and history of other countries. Such... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5640 1995–96 |
Foreign language competencyAfter May 1, 1999, before receiving a baccalaureate degree from a public institution of higher education, a student shall demonstrate competency in at least one world language in addition to English. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5641 1995–96 |
World languages instructionThe Superintendent of Public Instruction, with the Commission on Student Learning, must conduct a study on instruction in world languages in the public schools, by January 1, 1996. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5643 1995–96 |
Sister country relationshipsThe Legislature recognizes the importance of educational, cultural, and business exchange programs in developing mutually beneficial relationships between Washington State and other countries. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5644 1995–96 |
Community college in ChinaA planning committee is established to develop a proposal on a community college in the People's Republic of China. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5645 1995–96 |
International educationThe International Exchange Scholarship Program is created. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), with assistance from leaders in business, international trade, and education must annually award one-year scholarships... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5646 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature finds that international student exchange programs are of critical importance to Washington State businesses and citizens wishing to establish relationships in competitive world markets. The Legislature... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5649 1995–96 |
At-risk juvenilesAdopts revisions to the 1977 juvenile justice act emphasizing juvenile and parental accountability and encouraging early and effective intervention in the lives of juveniles at risk to become runaways, truants, or criminal offenders. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5651 1995–96 |
B & O tax rate decreaseThe 4.5 percent B&O surtax is eliminated and the B&O tax rates on business services, financial services, and miscellaneous services are decreased to 1.50 percent, effective July 1, 1995. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5669 1995–96 |
Acting in course of emplymntThe definition of "acting in the course of employment" is modified to exclude social, recreational, or athletic activities unless the participation is during working hours, the employee is compensated for participation, or the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5670 1995–96 |
Worker's comp/insitutionalzdRevises RCW 51.32.040 relating to industrial insurance benefits during confinement in an institution. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5672 1995–96 |
Dept. of information servcesDIS and the Office of Financial Management are authorized to jointly create a state-owned, nonprofit corporation in accordance with the Washington Nonprofit Act. The corporation is a public agency for purposes of the... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5678 1995–96 |
WhistleblowersIf a local government has failed to adopt and publish policies advising employees to whom they may report alleged improper governmental actions, the employees may make such reports to the county prosecuting attorney, unless... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5697 1995–96 |
Driver's license renewalDeclares that a driver's license issued under RCW 46.20.161 shall expire on the fifth anniversary of the licensee's birthdate. Revises fee requirements for licenses. Creates the temporary licensing technology account. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5701 1995–96 |
Higher ed governing boardsThe boards of regents of the University of Washington and Washington State University consist of nine members, one from each congressional district. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5705 1995–96 |
Work force development progmThe Employment Security Department is directed to submit operating plans for workforce training and development programs to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Council that are consistent with the council's... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5759 1995–96 |
Legal abortion obstructionAn aggravating circumstance that the court may consider upon sentencing an offender for a violent offense is whether the offense was committed to obstruct or hinder legal abortions and the victim was an employee, volunteer, or... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5760 1995–96 |
Foreign students/tuition waiThe restriction on the number of waivers that may be awarded to students of foreign nations to attend institutions of higher education in Washington State is eliminated. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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